Our program is intended to enrich your child’s summer by giving them opportunities to improve, challenge, and excel in an exciting learning environment. Please review the enrichment classes offered this summer and consider the many benefits of participating in our summer program for your child.

Important Information

Contact Information:

School Phone: (262) 843-2356
Principal: Christy Weinstock
PK - 4 Assistant Principal: Sara Infusino
5 - 8 Assistant Principal: Aly Schmidt
Registration: Dawn Revell

Hours:
Summer school hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Classes:
All students entering Grades 3 - 8 next school year are required to sign up for three different classes. Students entering K5, 1st, or 2nd Grade may only register for Camp Kindergarten, Camp First Grade, or Camp 2nd Grade. If you are attempting to schedule your child for classes and the class is full, please contact Dawn Revell (ext. 5870) to be placed on a waitlist. Schedules will be available in Skyward Family Access once the registration window closes and registration has been finalized.

Registration:

Registration will run Monday, May 5th (12:00 pm), through Sunday, May 18th (11:59 pm). Registration will be online or in person. Online registration directions are available by going to this link. In-person registration will be available during the registration window on days that school is in session between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:30 pm. In person registration will not be available on Monday, May 12th. This can be handled by stopping in the Main Office (Hwy AH side of the building) and speaking with Dawn Revell.

Summer School Fee Information:
There is no fee for summer school for Salem School District students.

Attendance:
Regular attendance is expected. If your child is absent, please let the office know ahead of time.

Transportation:
There is NO transportation provided for summer school. Students are to enter and exit through the main office doors on the AH side of the school (near the circle drive). All students need to be picked up at 12:00 pm.

Food Service:
Breakfast and lunch are available for free during summer school. Breakfast will be available to all students during their first period. Lunch will be made available to students at 11:30 am.

Discipline:
Summer school is intended to be an enjoyable learning situation where students are given the opportunity to learn in a less formal environment. In order to maintain a safe environment for all students a three-step disciplinary procedure will be followed.

1st incident:
The teacher will issue a warning and a phone call home.
2nd incident:
A member of the Administrative Team will be called in to confer with the student and will again call home.
3rd incident:
The student will be removed from summer school for the remainder of the summer.

Enrichment Course Descriptions

***Please note that you will be registering your child based on the grade they will be entering in the fall.  

Art Adventures: (Grades 6-8)  Do you like to be creative and have fun with art? If so, this course is for you! Expand your creativity and imagination in this hands-on art class, where students will create their own unique masterpieces through a variety of art mediums.

All About Games: (Grades 3-8)  Students will play fun and interactive games that encourage critical thinking and strategy. Games will include an assortment of board games, card games, and computer games.

Camp Kindergarten:  An introductory class for students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Reading and math skills will be a focus, as well as routines necessary to be successful in the upcoming school year. Some of the skills your child will learn include writing their name, counting to 20, working and playing with others, and many others. Please note that this class is three periods long, so students will not sign up for any other classes.

Camp First Grade:  An introductory class that will prepare incoming students for a fun-filled year in first grade! Students will participate in daily math, reading, literacy, and social/emotional activities to enhance their learning and form positive relationships along the way. This class will help your student feel more confident and ready to learn all about what it is like to be a first grader!  Please note that this class is three periods long, so students will not sign up for any other classes.

Camp Second Grade:  An introductory class that will prepare incoming students for a fun-filled year in second grade! Students will participate in daily math, reading, literacy, and social/emotional activities to enhance their learning and form positive relationships along the way. This class will help your student feel more confident and ready to learn all about what it is like to be a first grader!  Please note that this class is three periods long, so students will not sign up for any other classes.

Computer Coding:  (Grades 3-8)  Block coding is an entry-level programming activity that allows children to gain an understanding of how coding works to develop digital animation or games. It can also help get children used to computational thinking that's needed in programming.

Cooking Up Edible Creations: (Grades 3-8)  This summer, we will create yummy food while we practice kitchen safety and apply our math skills as we follow recipes. At the end of the course, students will have a collection of recipes and enough “know-how” to be a big help in the kitchen. 

**Please be aware that food products used may contain food allergens such as nuts, eggs, milk, wheat, and soy.

Crafty Kids (Arts & Crafts): (Grades 3-5)  Crafty Kids is a class for those who like to cut, color, paint, paste, and let their imaginations run wild! This class will develop children's natural desire for creativity. Students will be encouraged to stretch their imaginations to create art every day. We will turn ordinary materials into extraordinary art! 

Legos! Challenge, Imagine, Build and Show: (Grades 3-8)  Here is your challenge, now start building! We will have Lego challenges each day that encourage creativity and communication. Each learner can build while I show ideas. Students will have a chance to show and tell all about their build when they finish.

Let’s Get Physical: (Grades 3-8)  This class will allow students to participate in a wide range of games, sports, and fitness activities to promote the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. Team building will also be a focus throughout each unit.

Loom Knitting: (Grades 3-8)  Students will learn how to make a hat on a knitting loom in this class.  Students who catch on quickly will learn how to change colors in the middle of a project and make a rim for the hat.  If there is time, students will have the opportunity to make scarves or blankets.

Reading and Music Exploration: (Grades 3-5)  Students will explore a different genre of Children’s Literature each week.  Genres include fiction, non-fiction, mystery, and mythology. In addition, each one will be enhanced by specific books that provide a musical connection.

STEM Exploration: (Grades 3-8)  Students will explore a variety of STEAM-related topics, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 3D Printing, robotics, and more. Through the exploration of these topics, students will work through the design process, including problem-solving and collaboration. This course is taught in coordination with the Industrial Design Fab Lab from Gateway Technical College and will be led by a Salem Teacher and an instructor from Gateway Technical College.